It is not hard to start something but it takes character to finish
What did it take for Jesus to reach his goal? Nothing less than a relationship with the Father and death
With dull disciples - could have become impatient
Exhausted after a long journey - could have become selfish
He never gave in
How did he stay so determined to overcome?
Offered prayers and petitions with loud cries and tears - Hebrews 5:7
Jesus shed tears for:
the lost
the people he met and healed
his disciples to stay faithful
his family who thought he was crazy
the children
Knowing that God heard his cries, he found victory over discouragement, anxiety, doubt, and loneliness
We are aware of our ineffectiveness, we focus on what we should be doing but neglect our relationship with God